Vanguard is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Santa Fe is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Vanguard Knights will take on the Santa Fe Raiders at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Vanguard: 3.6, Santa Fe: 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
In what's become a running theme this season, Vanguard gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They never let Forest onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Vanguard's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last four matchups.
Hannah Davis was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Davis has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Davis was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alivia Vance was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Destiny Horcajo, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Santa Fe was able to grind out a solid win over Gainesville on Monday, taking the game 8-5.
Sarah Burns spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Amy Crosby, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. Breleigh Ford was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Vanguard has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. As for Santa Fe, their victory bumped their record up to 18-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Vanguard has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Santa Fe struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Vanguard suffered a grim 16-7 defeat to Santa Fe in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Vanguard have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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